In Part 1 of the "Suspicious Minds" series ("James Wagstaffe+Young White Females = Suspicious Minds") TLR discussed Kerr & Wagstaffe's proclivity towards hiring young white females as associates.
It also relates the role of James Wagstaffe as a part-time, Civ-Pro teacher at Hastings College of the Law.
Prof. Wagstaffe, in his capacity as a teacher, wrote a letter of recommendations/reference on behalf of one of his student—Ms. Regina Ames. Ms. Ames, as you correctly guessed by now, is also a young white female.
Wagstaffe wrote:
"I would say without hesitation that Ms. Ames was one of the best students in last year's class-- or in any year for that matter. I suspect that her B grade in the course resulted more from the fact that she was perhaps over-prepared for the blindly-graded final examination." (Emphasis added)
In reply, we wrote:
"Do you suspect Wagstaffe's suspicion about the unsuspicious B grade is suspect, like I suspect? Or,caught in a trap, you suspect otherwise?"
At the moment, the failure of Kerr & Wagstaffe to post on its website a photo of its newest Hindu-American associate, Mr. Daniel Zaheer, despite the passage of five months since he was hired, should also be viewed as suspect.
Particularly if one incorporates into the picture some Wagstaffe's waggery.
Prof. Wagstaffe, took considerable measures to impress potential clients when the firm was established. "We wanted to look like we're already successful." Wagstaffe also stated: "we wanted our clients to say: 'These guys are doing great!'" "That meant Bay views and associate salaries that matched."
In the above photo, Professor Wagstaffe is urging the audience to trick law enforcement personal "Do what I do, put a CHP magazine in your car, so they think you are one of them." (Photo: Courtesy SFSU)
Ms. Holly Hogan, prior to obtaining a J.D. from the Harvard School of Law, graduated magna cum laude from USF. Holly never made partner at Kerr & Wagstaffe despite her exceptional qualifications. Her picture, nevertheless, was posted very shortly after she commenced her employment with the firm. She is currently an associate with the firm of K & L Gates (Photo: Courtesy Kerr & Wagstaffe)
Ms. Tricia Weaver, graduated magna cum laude from Claremont McKenna, she attended Georgetown University Law Center where she graduated cum laude. Tricia never made partner at Kerr & Wagstaffe and is no longer with the firm. Her picture, nevertheless, was posted very shortly after she commenced her employment with the firm.(Photo: Courtesy of SuperLawyers)
Ms. Connie Merriett, earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law where Wagstaffe is employed as an adjunct-professor. Connie never made partner at Kerr & Wagstaffe, and is currently employed elsewhere. Her picture, nevertheless, was posted very shortly after she commenced her employment with the firm. (Photo: Courtesy)
Ms. Elizabeth Arnold, was employed by Kerr & Kaus. However, Ms. Arnold did not remain when the firm metamorphosed itself to Kerr & Wagstaffe. She has a BA from Smith College (1965), a Master of Arts from Middlebury College (1966) and a law degree from the University of California Boalt Hall School of Law (1975). Elizabeth never made it to Kerr & Wagstaffe. (Photo Credit: linked from Kelley & Farren)
Ms. Dawn Marie Melton, currently an associate with Kerr & Wagstaffe. Her picture was posted very shortly after she commenced her employment with the firm. (Photo credit: linked form K & W)
Ms. Maria Radwick, currently an associate with Kerr & Wagstaffe. Obtained her legal education at Hastings College of the Law. Her picture was posted very shortly after she commenced her employment with the firm.(photo: linked from K & W)
Ms. Kelly Corcoran,currently an associate with Kerr & Wagstaffe. Obtained her legal education at Hastings College of the Law. Her picture was posted very shortly after she commenced her employment with the firm.(photo: linked from K & W)
Mr. Adrian Sawyer, a partner with Kerr & Wagstaffe. His picture was posted very shortly after he commenced his employment with the firm.(Photo credit: K & W)
Leslie Brodie – who is on assignment and could only reached by telephone stated "We need to empower women and minorities to believe in themselves, and not compromise for the short end of the stick, including empowering Mr. Zaheer, who may suffer from colonialism related inferiority complex, that he is as good as Dawn Marie Melton, Adrian Sawyer, and Holly Hogan," Brodie continued.
"We need to break that psychological barrier," Brodie concluded.
Mr.Daniel Zaheer
